Texas Family Code - Section 102.006. Limitations On Standing

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§ 102.006. LIMITATIONS ON STANDING.  (a) Except as 
provided by Subsection (b), if the parent-child relationship 
between the child and every living parent of the child has been 
terminated, an original suit may not be filed by:
		(1)  a former parent whose parent-child relationship 
with the child has been terminated by court order;
		(2)  the father of the child;  or                                             
		(3)  a family member or relative by blood, adoption, or 
marriage of either a former parent whose parent-child relationship 
has been terminated or of the father of the child.
	(b)  The limitations on filing suit imposed by this section 
do not apply to a person who:
		(1)  has a continuing right to possession of or access 
to the child under an existing court order;  or
		(2)  has the consent of the child's managing 
conservator, guardian, or legal custodian to bring the suit.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 821, § 2.08, eff. June 14, 
2001.

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